Health Education Program Admission and Application Process

Degree Requirements

Application Procedures

A formal application for admission in either a major or a minor is required of all students. Students interested in a health education major or minor should review and complete the respective major or minor application criteria. For assistance with your program application, please call 282-2729 or visit the Health Education program office in Reed Gym #242 to schedule a meeting with a faculty member/advisor.

Application Criteria

MAJORS ONLY

Current Idaho State University students who have met the prerequisites listed on the application form may apply for program admission during the first semester of their sophomore year. The following criteria must be met for an applicant to be eligible for consideration for admission to the MAJOR in health education:

A minimum of a 2.75 cumulative GPA at the time of application.

Completion of or concurrent enrollment in the following courses with a “C-” grade or better:

ENGL 1102 - Critical Reading and Writing

COMM 1101 - Principles of Speech

MATH 1153 – Introduction to Statistics

BIOL 1101, 1101L - Biology I, and Lab

CIS 1101 - Introduction to Computer Systems

NTD 1139 - Consumer Nutrition OR NTD 2239 - Nutrition

H E 2200 - Promoting Wellness

H E 2221 - Introduction to Health Education

A 150-word statement of your philosophy concerning health education

A statement describing an occupational goal that includes the use of health education.

The student must present a current first aid and CPR card to her/his advisor.

TRANSFER STUDENTS ONLY

Students transferring in with an associate’s degree may make immediate application for admission.

Transfer students must have their transcripts evaluated for transfer credits by the Office of Admissions prior to application for program admission.

Transfer students who have satisfied the Idaho State University general education requirements, have at least a 2.75 GPA, and have completed the equivalent of the courses listed above will be considered for admission

Please bring your HE program application to our office in Reed Gym #242 or send it to: